Overwinningen van Karel V
Dirck Volckertsz. Coornhert
1570 - 1640
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
234; 156
About this artwork
plaatrand: hoogte 156 mm x breedte 234 mm
Art Historical Context
"Overwinningen van Karel" (Victories of Charles V) is striking engraving by the Dutch artist Dirck Volckertsz. Coornhert, created sometime between 1570 and1640. Measuring just 156 mm high by 234 mm wide, this print exemplifies the Renaissance-era technique of engraving, where intricate lines are incised into a metal plate to produce detailed, reproducible images. Coornhert, a master engraver active in the Netherlands, was renowned for his precise line work and collaboration with Antwerp publishers, making works like this accessible to a wide audience beyond elite collectors. The title refers ...